philosophize
verb (used without object)
to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
philosophizing
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present participleof philosophize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The bulk of the book, especially the passages from M’s journals, are given to dewy philosophizing on the purpose of creation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
He soon found out that there are millions of people in this country who are not impressed with his adolescent philosophizing.
From Salon ● May 21, 2025
A few wisps of plot materialize in between sips of wine and dollops of philosophizing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Stephens doesn’t seem to believe in all this action, often stopping it cold so that characters can offer some blue-plate philosophizing.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
Burnet’s argument was met with widespread horror; as Herbert Croft, the bishop of Hereford, put it, ‘This way of philosophizing all from natural causes, I fear, will make the whole world turn scoffers.’
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
